Schweikert Heralds 'Healthcare Revolution'

Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) has proclaimed that the healthcare technology revolution is already here, and Congress must embrace it.

"Too much of Washington still talks about health care like the only questions left are who gets billed and how much government has to borrow to cover it," Rep. Schweikert said in recent comments... READ MORE

Governor Katie Hobbs: Big win for the Arizona Wildcats claiming the #1 seed in the West this weekend! Bear Down!

AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: Arizona's fair housing laws exist because our legislature passed them, and they exist for good reason.

State Senator Warren Petersen: Day of reckoning coming for the fraudsters.

State Representative Alma Hernandez: So proud of my friend Sam Lauter who’s been a legend in dem politics. This is a great OpEd from him please read I’ve known him for over a decade and he’s always been spot on.

State Representative Cheryl Caswell: Monday To Do list: Monday TPA Team Meeting and report AZ Gadsden New Hire communications about training Meet & Greet Candidate event in Green Valley Visited friends at the United Republicans for AZ Headquarters @UR4AZ 7 New Precinct Committeemen petitions completed! Visited my Precinct Friends-Homeschool Liebich Family and my favorite Cardieri’s Candidate Petitions completed and mailed to candidates. Thank you notes sent to petition circulators. Phone calls/Emails and Schedule for week.

State Representative Walt Blackman: Arizona families are feeling the pressure of rising costs. The government should be focused on solutions that make life more affordable across our state. Walt Blackman — Working for LD7 and all Arizonans. 

Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart: It’s time for @maricopacounty County Madness Brackets are back! So who’s got the best bracket in the Valley? Hit the link and add your bracket!! Women’s bracket coming soon. Join now before the tournament starts so we can see if you are the best of March Madness!

David Schweikert Declares the 'Healthcare Revolution' is Here— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

Heated Women's Sports Hearing Spills Onto Social Media— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— The heated exchange between former Utah State volleyball player Kaylie Ray and State Senator Catherine Miranda (D-11) is gaining national attention, and Arizona Republicans are weighing in on social media.

Body-Shaming or Fair Question? Women's Sports Hearing Takes Unexpected Turn in Arizona— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— A tense exchange at an Arizona legislative hearing has drawn national attention after former Utah State volleyball player Kaylie Ray and Senator Catherine Miranda (D-AZ) clashed over a proposal concerning women’s sports.

Yassamin Ansari Warns of Generational Consequences as Iran Conflict Generates 'Black Rain'— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— As the United States' conflict with Iran enters its third week, the consequences on the ground are becoming increasingly visible and not just in the form of military damage. The Conversation reported that black rain falling over parts of Iran following the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on oil depots has raised urgent questions about toxic contamination and its impact on millions of Iranian civilians.

Arizona Senators Push Back on ICE Detention Expansion With New Bill— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) have introduced legislation to give local governments a say before federal immigration authorities can set up new detention facilities in their communities.

Arizona House Passes Bill to Put Medical Directives on IDs— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— The Arizona House of Representatives has passed State Representative Khyl Powell's (R-14) House Bill 2772, which allows residents to put important medical information on state-issued IDs.

House Democrats Demand Pentagon Release Findings on Strike That Killed 170 Children— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— More than 120 House Democrats are demanding the Pentagon publicly release findings from its investigation into a deadly strike on an Iranian elementary school, with Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) among those signing onto the effort.

Arizona House Passes Juvenile Justice Bill in Unanimous Vote— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— The Arizona House passed a bill this week aimed at narrowing the circumstances under which repeat juvenile offenders can be charged as adults, sending HB 2671 to the Senate after a 51-0 vote.

Tom Horne Pushes Back on Scholarship Account Fraud Claims— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon— Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is challenging what he calls a serious misrepresentation surrounding the state's Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, disputing widely circulated claims that 20% of ESA purchases constitute fraud.

Mark Kelly Introduces Bill Cutting Taxes for Working-Class Americans— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has introduced legislation promising a massive tax cut for working-class Americans.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres